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Mandarin Speaking Junior Buyer

Employer
Undisclosed Company
Location
Erith, Kent
Salary
£20000 - £22000 per annum
Closing date
7 Jun 2018

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Sector
Purchasing
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full-time

Our well established and leading client based in Erith, Kent is seeking a Mandarin Speaking Junior Buyer to join their purchasing team.

As a Mandarin Speaking Junior Buyer, your role will involve:

  • Communicate with executives and gain approval for purchasing contracts with new vendors or on new supplies
  • Continuously compare suppliers and negotiate to make sure the company gets the best possible prices on needed supplies
  • Oversees supply chain management and custom clearance
  • Communicates with suppliers to ensure supplies received on time and in the right location, even when a deadline is tight
  • Maintains a network of professional contacts in order to discover new opportunities for good deals on orders
  • Forecasts demand certain products and make orders accordingly
  • Checks inventory, tracks how inventory is used and adjusts purchasing habits in accord with apparent trends
  • Processes payments and invoices
  • Liaising with marketing team with promotions or price reduction
  • Attends exhibitions or trade shows to meet potential new suppliers
  • Managing plans for stock levels, reacting to change in demand and logistics
  • Tracking orders
  • Editing package design

The successful applicant will need to have the following qualities/skills:

  • Experience of sourcing and negotiating with suppliers and can demonstrate proven presentation skills
  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent - experience is preferred
  • Good commercial awareness with the ability to work to deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail is required
  • Ability to multitask and quickly react to changing responsibilities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills (Both English and Mandarin is essential)
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organisation
  • Proficient in Excel and MS Office are essential. Photoshop and can use SAP is ideal, but not essential

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-6pm

Salary: £20,000 - £22,000

Please only apply for this position if you can speak fluent Mandarin and English.

Interested in this role, based in Erith? Please email your CV or contact me on 07483 340870.

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